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Discover one of the most visited and historically rich places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. See the evidence of a prominent and fascinating past which has left a long-lasting legacy.
Discover a subterranean world, where, for centuries, Jews and Christians have looked after their dead
Admire ancient frescoes and crypts covered in inscriptions
See niches with the remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and much more
Admire the burial grounds of famous people like popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Discover one of the most visited and historically rich places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. See the evidence of a prominent and fascinating past which has left a long-lasting legacy.
Discover a subterranean world, where, for centuries, Jews and Christians have looked after their dead
Admire ancient frescoes and crypts covered in inscriptions
See niches with the remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and much more
Admire the burial grounds of famous people like popes, martyrs, and, according to legends, even some apostles.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Via Appia Antica, Via Appia, Rome Italy
On your way to the Catacombs, admire the glorious Ancient Appian Way, known as “the Queen of the Roads”! Possibly the oldest road still in existence, it was ancient Rome’s most important military and economic artery and it’s largely intact today! It is made of large, flat stones, it survived thousands of years of rain, wheels, and feet passing over them. Originally built for military purposes, it connected Rome to some of its most distant settlements and was a crucial road for the Roman Empire. Julius Caesar walked it along with thousands of other soldiers, leaders, and consuls. When you walk along the Appian Way, you are walking in the footsteps of Roman emperors, saints (maybe even St. Peter!) The famous slave leader Spartacus was crucified on the via Appia in 71 BC. For its history and beauty, the first 10 miles of the Appian Way are now a part of a regional park, Parco dell’Appia Antica, where the road and the monuments that surround it are protected.
Stop At: Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, Via Appia Antica 110, 00179 Rome Italy
Deep in the green Roman countryside, descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels among the longest in the world, occupying an area of about fifteen hectares and consisting of about 37 miles of tunnels on several levels. The specific catacomb visited, San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla, will depend on the day.
In any of the catacombs, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts with inscriptions carved in the walls, niches with the remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs, and small chapels, which still today, after about 2,000 years, are used to celebrate religious rites. After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the original starting point in Via Della Polveriera.
Duration: 1 hour
